Social Science Major, A.A./A.S.

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2.0 major GPA required

The associate degree program in social sciences is designed for students who anticipate the need for only two years of college education. Basically, it reflects the training received in the first two years of a regular four-year program, and a student may, if he or she desires, continue on to a baccalaureate degree. At the same time, a student with an associate degree will have the satisfaction of having recognition for his or her efforts, and will be able to produce a tangible certification for prospective employers.

Required Core 39 Courses (35 hours)

UNIV 101 - First Year Experience Credits: 1
ENG 101 - Rhetoric and Composition I: Literacy and the Self Credits: 3
ENG 201 - Rhetoric and Composition II: Literacy and the World Credits: 3
CMST 101 - Introduction to Public Speaking Credits: 3 or
CMST 107 - Introduction to Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3
MATH 111 - College Algebra Credits: 4 or
MATH 114 - Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3
Foundations-Physical Activity and Wellness Credits: 1
Ways of Knowing-Creative and Aesthetic Expression Credits: 3
Ways of Knowing-Historical Inquiry Credits: 3
Ways of Knowing-Moral and Ethical Reasoning Credits: 3 (subject must be different from primary area)
Ways of Knowing-Social Inquiry Credits: 3
Ways of Knowing-World Languages and Culture Credits: 3
Natural Science Credits: 3
Embedded Experience-Diversity Credits: 3

Social Science Primary Area (18 hours)

Select 18 hours in a single area of emphasis selected from:

Economics (ECON)
History (must be 300- or 400-level HIST courses)
Political Science (POLS)
Psychology (PSY)
Sociology (SOC)

Electives

Select directed electives, as needed, to complete a total of 60 credits required for an associate degree.